The first Pighog Poetry night of the 2012 season stars Katy Evans-Bush and Jackie Wills with guest host Robin Lawley. There will be an open mic session during the evening,

Katy Evans-Bush was born in New York City and moved to London at the age of 19. She lives in Stoke Newington with her three children, edits Horizon Review and writes the literary blog Baroque in Hackney. Her latest published collection is Egg Printing Explained (Salt, 2011)

Jackie Wills, Brighton poet, has published four collections of poetry; the most recent being Commandments (Arc, 2007). In 2004, Mslexia selected her as one of the top 10 new poets of the decade.

Pighog Press is launching a new monthly poetry night at Redroaster to showcase the work of established poets and give voice to newcomers. Throughout 2012 Pighog Poetry Nights will be on the last Thursday of every month from February to December (except July and August). All events are doors 7.30 for 8pm and priced at £5. You can buy tickets for the event online and for maximum value, why not treat yourself to a Thursday pass?